Description
This Christmas Salad recipe is a festive and colorful addition to any holiday table. With a mix of greens, sweet pomegranate seeds, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, tangy feta cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
6 cups
Pomegranate Seeds:
1 cup
Mandarin Orange Segments:
1 cup
Sliced Almonds (toasted):
1/2 cup
Feta Cheese (crumbled):
1/2 cup
Red Onion (small, thinly sliced):
1/4
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
1/3 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss and Serve: Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Add the pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta and walnuts or pecans for almonds.
- Add grilled chicken or turkey for a heartier option.
- For a sweeter dressing, mix balsamic vinaigrette with a teaspoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
